Strategy Analyst

PayTech Nexus Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm is seeking a Strategy Analyst in Johannesburg to support strategic planning through data-driven analysis. The candidate will uncover market opportunities and assess competitive dynamics, collaborating with teams across Sales, Product, and Marketing. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. Experience in strategy, management consulting, or business analysis is preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in strategy or management consulting roles.
• Experience in analyzing complex business problems.
• Ability to work with large datasets and extract insights.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Sales and Marketing.
• Deliver research and insights to inform business strategy.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Business analysis

Strategic thinking

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Strategy Analyst

Term: 6 months

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Division: Cards

Reports to: TBC

PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT

The Strategy Analyst in Johannesburg is responsible for supporting strategic planning and business decision-making by providing actionable insights and data-driven analysis. The role’s primary purpose is to help identify market opportunities, assess competitive dynamics, and evaluate the performance of products and initiatives across South Africa.

By analysing trends, financial metrics, and market data, the Strategy Analyst plays a critical role in shaping strategic initiatives, optimising operations, and enable the business to achieve its regional objectives.

Core Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Product, Marketing, and Finance.
• Deliver research, forecasts, and recommendations that inform business strategy and support sustainable growth.
• Analyse trends, financial metrics, and market data, and play a critical role in shaping strategic initiatives, optimising operations, and enable the business to achieve its regional objectives.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management to support decision-making and track progress against strategic objectives.
• Collaborate closely with key internal stakeholders to align strategic initiatives, ensure accurate data interpretation, and implement recommendations effectively.

Knowledge and Experience

• Prior experience in strategy, management consulting, business analysis, or corporate planning roles.
• A track record in analysing complex business problems and providing actionable recommendations.
• Working with large datasets to extract insights, build dashboards, and produce reports for senior management.
• Building financial, operational, or scenario models to evaluate business opportunities, investments, and strategic initiatives.

Mandatory Skills

• The ability to approach business challenges logically, develop recommendations, and contribute to long-term strategic planning.
• Previous experience in analysing large datasets, identify trends, and draw actionable insights to support strategic decision making.
• The ability to translate complex analysis into clear, concise reports and presentations for senior stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Understanding of the payments ecosystem, digital payments, fintech, banking, and regional market dynamics.
• Understanding of project planning, process optimisation, and implementation of cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong communication skills in English.